Microenterprise Project

At the VOLS Microenterprise Project, we are thrilled to learn of stories like Loren’s, where promising entrepreneurs are able to take significant steps to grow their businesses with a little support from the volunteer lawyers that participate in our Project.
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On Friday, May 23rd, the VOLS Microenterprise Project team went to Harlem to celebrate the launch of Seasoned Vegan, a new vegan soul food restaurant opened by Brenda and Aaron Beener, a mother-and-son entrepreneurial duo who benefited from legal assistance offered through VOLS’ Microenterprise Project.
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I am happy to announce that Benjamin Cox has joined the Microenterprise Project as our new part-time project coordinator. Ben is dedicated to helping small businesses grow and is passionate about forging connections between the people and organizations that are also committed to this mission.Read more

Through VOLS' Microenterprise Project, Queens Economic Development Corporation got pro bono legal assistance from Katten Muchin Rosenman to secure the rights to the Ramones’ song “Rockaway Beach” for an ad campaign to bring New Yorkers back to the Rockaways after Hurricane Sandy.Read more